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Helping your Dog Recover Post Surgery: Tips for Proper Care

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If your dog has recently been subjected to surgery, whether extensive or a minor one, the post-surgery phase is an important one, for both dogs and their owners. Most vets usually lay out a detailed care plan for dogs post-surgery to help them recover faster. However, as a dog owner, it is your responsibility to look after them properly post-surgery. It is important to pay attention to details for effective care, along with a host of other aspects such as: Protection of Affected Area: The first thing to look after is protection of the affected area. While the vet doctor might have gotten it wrapped up really well, it is the responsibility of the owner to make sure the dog doesn’t lick or bite the area, and to make sure the dog doesn’t tear up the bandages or get them wet and muddy.  Proper Rest : Rest is important for dogs who recently had surgery. This helps limit their activity and body movements which help the wound to recover faster, as compared to an active...